2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Science Education in California

A master's degree in science education is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #167 out of 1095 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Science Education in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 23 master's degrees in science education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Science Education School for Your Master's Degree

The physical science education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Science Education in California ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality science education program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for science education.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Science Education in California

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for science education students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Physical Science Education Students Working on Their Master's

1

California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA

11 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at California State University - Northridge if you wish to pursue a master's degree in science education. CSUN is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Northridge. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in science education in California. More information about a master’s in science education from California State University - Northridge

2

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

7 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at California State University - Long Beach if you wish to pursue a master's degree in science education. Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in science education in California.

There were approximately 7 science education students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in science education from California State University - Long Beach

3

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in science education has to look into San Jose State University. Located in the large city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in science education in California.

There were approximately 5 science education students who graduated with this degree at San Jose State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in science education from San Jose State University

4

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in science education has to check out Fresno Pacific University. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fresno. More information about a master’s in science education from Fresno Pacific University

4

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in science education has to take a look at San Diego State University. Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in science education from San Diego State University

4

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University is a popular choice for students pursuing a master's degree in science education. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in science education from San Francisco State University

Best Science Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Science Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	408	47
Oregon	282	4
Alaska	69	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Physical Science Education

One of 37 majors within the Teacher Education Subject Specific area of study, Science Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	305
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching	79
Reading Teacher Education	78
Mathematics Education	39
Agricultural Teacher Education	35
Music Education	24
Social Science Teacher Education	16
Modern Language Education	14
English & Language Arts Education	14
Technology Education	8

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Aparajita Datta. More about our data sources and methodologies.